While You Were Gone

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A young man reflects upon his volatile past while driving through the rain to a hospital, where an anxious and suspenseful night awaits him. Rain-dappled reflections in the street and overhead flourescents in the hospital highlight his raw recollections. As a boy, he desperately missed the love and attention of his father. As a man, he is equally desperate for answers. This latest film from Frida Kempff (Bathing Micky) briefly encapsulates the emotional evolution from adolescence to adulthood. Past, present, and future gradually intersect in a loving embrace.  TD

Director

Frida Kempff

Producer

Erik Andersson

Editor

Erik Andersson

Cinematographer

Camilla Skagerström

Original Title

Medan du var borta

Release Year

2011

Festival Year

2012

Country

Sweden

Run Time

11 minutes